What was the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
In life, there are always situations in which you need to take a risk. Four GF employees from different regions talk about risks they’ve taken in their professional and private lives, and how they eventually mastered them with a bit of trust.
Marcel Storck:
“In 2008, I moved from where I was living in Münster (Germany) to my girlfriend’s place in Regensburg – 640 kilometers away. The change was not easy: new surroundings, a new job, and the Bavarian dialect, which I had to get used to. I know now that it was the right move. I’ve been happily married to my girlfriend for nine years, and I’ve found a great employer in GF.”
Hongguang Yao:
“I purchase materials and services at the request of internal stakeholders. The biggest risk for me comes from vague requests, as unclear requirements can lead to a wrong purchasing decision. The strong support of my supervisor and my wish to constantly learn and develop helps me to face even difficult situations.”
Vania Alves:
“The biggest risk to my life was not one that I took deliberately: I was infected with COVID-19 and came close to giving up hope. The people by my side made me understand that it was in my own mental power to change things. Finally, I left the hospital after two weeks with my lungs 75 percent restored – and I carry on being grateful for this second chance.”
Doğukan Doğan:
When we prepared the production of a new Silenta product, I had to take decisions that involved risks due to a lot of unknown factors. Thanks to the flexibility and experience of our maintenance and product development teams, we succeeded in quickly finding a solution. For me, this was an amazing experience!”
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